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My Blog List
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Farmhouse series - The farmhouse series is set to go. I just received the first batch from the printer and they turned out so CUTE. Our new line is all about the love of...
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SuzAnna's Antiques Newsletter 06/28/17 - Happy Wednesday! We have been having so much fun with items throughout the shop! When one piece sells, nothing fits quite the same way, so we get to play ...
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Scribble Picnic - Fox - Wildlife in the garden brings mixed feelings. Of course seeing beautiful animals and knowing they actually like coming to your residence is often exciti...
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~4th of July picks~{that can be used year round} - *The Fourth Of July is actually one of my favorite holidays.* *Our neighborhood really gets in the spirit and we have parties and fishing derbies and lawn g...
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documenting the ordinary - So, I’m basically a stalker now. I’ve shared about Michelle Wooderson’s watercolor class (on Jeanne Oliver’s Creative Network) and how inspirational I fi...21 hours ago
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This PAST SUNDAY'S Elkorn Flea - Wisconsin... - *- M*O*R*E PICS-* *ChiPPy-SHaBBy* *Elkhorn Flea - Wisconsin* *Can Something Be "Tooooooo SHaBBy" - Y*E*S!*!*!* *JuSt Toooo Far Gone when the veneer is pe...
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3 tips on how to style a simple summer table - Every year when summer arrives with it's hot sunshine filled days and warm summer nights out under the stars... I start thinking about two things. Summer...
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Why cleaning in small increments wins this race. - We recently had a little mini heat wave in our area… and boy, did this Canadian made out of wax not manage so well! Yesterday I hibernated inside our lit...1 day ago
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hello growing up - Hello friends! We had a lovely weekend with the perfect mix of time outdoors, time with friends and time relaxing. Yesterday we had lunch with our little f...2 days ago
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French Jardiniere - A few weeks ago, I took the big ivy that had been setting here outside, down to the potting bench to see if some fresh outdoor air might breath some life ...
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farm stands and newsstands - I have just two ink pads -- black and fuscia -- and a few stamps that don't get used very often, but one day last August I had myself a little stampernoo...
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Beautiful Holden Beach Wedding: Holden Beach Photographer - When you photograph a destination wedding and the only day you meet the bride and groom, there’s always this question on whether or not you will “click” I...5 days ago
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The Academy France | Brocante Day - Bonjour, mes amies! Currently I’m home and settled back into daily life, after a nearly...5 days ago
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~Living Room Changes~ - *Early this Spring we added some shiplap to a wall in our living room to close up one side off the mantel and give it a more symmetrical look. After that...
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Vintage Living... - Is it *time* for a change... Take a walk around Monticello and you'll see furniture, home goods and accessories that fit anyone's style. If you're redec...
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A finished guestroom and I LOVE IT! - Whelp....this little, itty bitty guest room was months and months in the making! Yes, I had no deadline but ten months is kinda ridiculous! Oh well....It's...
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Sea Dust - *"And the sea trickling out of my eye as if I'd always carried it inside me..."* *Cisneros Sandra* *"It's bright pinky-white sand made entirely of shell d...
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We Were Asked to Move Back To DC… - About five weeks ago we were told (out of the blue) that Kelly’s agency was bringing all field agents back to DC. This would be a mandatory reassignme...1 week ago
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And the Thunder Rolls - It’s been a glorious busy season and I’ve tried to live it in my potager instead of spending extra time on my computer, but here I am. Quite a bit behi...2 weeks ago
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Sissie's Shabby Cottage was looking a little too shabby... - Well with all of the events from last year and this year, Sissie's Shabby Cottage has been looking...well, a little too shabby. Definitely it hasn't been ...
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Our New Shop Space .. Now Open in Ozark, MO at Camp Flea Antique Mall - Hey Y'all .. well once again it's been a long time between posts. Well this mother/daughter duo have been super busy galavanting all over the countryside a...
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camp - We have had a wonderful few camping trips lately, just locally on the Island. Very nice indeedo. Love and Peace to a...
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See You Soon! - Stop into Sisters Garden and Bloom today! New surprises around every corner, upstairs and downstairs, inside and outside, and all around!!! Fresh displays...
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Welcome! OPEN June 1-2-3-4 - *We're excited for our June Market. *Lots of good stuff here, a special event on Saturday, and - we're excited to see you! Welcome Susan Ritts! Satu...
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New items popping up in the shop! - *After our recent trip to Provence, new items are starting to pop up in the online shop! We had a great time shopping the French flea markets and are h...
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Spring House Tour! {my very own} - Let's face it, I don't get asked to do home tours anymore. I am hardly a blogger, and that's a-ok with me. Don't get me wrong - I love that I can come o...
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Mother’s Day Brunch - Or should I just call this post a “Mother’s Day Table”? I don’t know why I used the word BRUNCH, except that it sounds kinda fancy, doesn’t it? I wanted ...1 month ago
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Published, Spring 2017 Where Women Create - Well finally! It's high time that I shared my contribution to the Spring 2017 issue of Where Women Create Magazine... more specifically, the feature sto...
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Springtime Decor - Springtime is the time of year I love to freshen up the house with a good cleaning and a new look! I've never really been in love with the mirror that bac...
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Spring Cozies - Thank you for all of your kind, supportive words. I've forgotten how wonderful it feels to share such warm, positive energy with dear friends across thi...
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Winter Snippets from Instagram - Hello friends! Before winter is over, I thought I'd share with you some snippets of my Instagram photos. I find that it's easier and quicker to post ther...
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Valentine's Day - Happy Valentine's Day friends! I hope you are filling up on your share of chocolates and heart shaped sugar cookies :))) (I wonder if the sugar cookie t...
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Events - *Funky Junk Sister's Events* *Rebel Junk Vintage Market* Hillsboro, Oregon February 3 & 4, 2017 The Washington County Fairgrounds *Pinspiration Market* Pu...4 months ago
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My Living Room - It has been a while! I have missed writing on my blog and connecting with all of you. I am now up on instagram and looking forward to sharing more proj...
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Basement Fireplace Update - Tiles, Planks, and a Stair Railing - In my last basement renovation post I shared a picture of the fireplace area all dry-walled and looking ready for lanterns and baskets finishing materials....
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Thanksgiving at Country Roads - Thanksgiving Memories It's been quite awhile since I have written a Blog post. I could list a hundred reasons why I haven't. But the truth is Facebook...
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It's been a Fun Ride - I've had this blog going on 10 years this month and I've decided to take a new direction. I'm changing my business name to Walker 1791 Architectural Salva...
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Savings! Savings! Read all about it! It's time for a warehouse sale! - Mark your calendars and call your friends! *IT'S TIME FOR OUR ANNUAL WAREHOUSE SALE!* With truck loads after truck loads arriving with new merchandise, a...
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Dreaming of the Holidays... - Starting to craft for the up coming Holidays! Meet 'Ole Man Winter'...
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French Inspired Kitchen Makeover, French Stone Sink, Carrara Marble Counters and Subway Tile, Lacanche Range, Oak Herringbone Floor - Hello, I hope you are all enjoying your Sunday. I wanted to share a few more images of our kitchen makeover. I will share some before images in my next pos...
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New Website! - I've moved on to a new adventure. You can find me at LisaMcIlvain.com. Please come check me out! Lisa [image: lisamcilvain.com] .
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A Kaleidoscope Life - Oh....my friends... it's been such along time since I last sat down with you all and shared my heart. I feel so bad for neglecting you...but please know th...
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Gingerbread House - Hello….yes I have been gone for quite some time now but for some reason while looking through these storybook houses I wanted to share one on my blog tod...
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I Can't Believe it's Been 2 Months Since I Posted... - *Wow. Time is moving at warp speed in my world. At this rate, it feels like it was just yesterday that i turned 60 - and before you know it, i'll be...
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Join Me at My New Blogging Home! - Hello, everyone! Are you all well? I really hope so! So many things have changed since I last blogged with regularity here. I'm now a town-living lady. ...1 year ago
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TEN YEARS OF BLOGGING - *{everyone remember when we all* * used Picnik to make our headers?} * *It's funny how the road in life takes* *twists and turns. * *Ten years ago this...
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The End - Update: Now regularly posting on my new blog Niki Fretwell. . source On June 29th, my blog was 9 years old. Also on June 29th we began a rather epic 4 day ...
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Introduction to Chalk Paint Workshop Saturday 13th June - Before After Painted in English Yellow, Provence, Antionette, Paris Grey and Louis Blue Base. Before After Painted in French Linen with Clear Wa...
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sketchbookery... - This vintage cast iron door knocker was inspiration for this page... these English floral ceramics inspired a page too... and a lovely tea party with homem...2 years ago
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She's a dreamer... - A new year and a heart with a renewed vision three hundred and sixty five beautiful mornings and starlight evenings, fifty two promising weeks and tw...
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Jenna + Bernie - Since it is sooo cold and snowy out today I thought I would share photos of a beautiful wedding I decorated over the summer (figured it'll brighten your da...
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The buick ohana 2014 - I’m so bad…..and i apologize that i never blog anymore…….. life is busy but still no excuse. I thought i would just pop in and do a little update on our li...2 years ago
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Ask the Expert: Jenny Kompoldt and Creating Art with Junk! - Meet Jenny Kompoldt of The Junk Girls! She is next up in the *Ask the Expert Series *on the Ki Nassauer Community. Her topic is *Creating Art with Junk*, a...
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Check out what's new! - Take a peek at what is new around *the cottage*! Feel free to contact us about pricing and as usual, you can always pay over the phone. Also, don't forget t...
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It's an Inside Job - When I first walked into my new house one of the first things I noticed was they had built too many walls downstairs that were blocking the view. They j...
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New Canvases - Since these days I spend most of my time at hospitals and rehabilitation facilities, my creative canvases are pretty limited. I'm becoming my own canvas b...
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Just Getting Warmed Up - *Enjoy all the things the summer months have to offer...* *Messages for the Men in Your Life:* -- Scrabble signs for Father's Day -- *Porch Possibilities:...
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Closet Remodel: Behind the Scenes, Including our Wood Wall - Hi Friends! Quick announcement before we get started here… In the next few days, I will be moving over to WordPress!! I began with Blogger in December ...
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We're Here!! - We are set up and ready to go! Come visit us in Mall 1 - G12! We hope to see you soon! Happy Junkin'!!!! Sarah
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Main Street Market vendor profile - Tattered Tiques! - I am SUPER excited to be hosting my first vintage & handmade market, Main Street Market, here in Rockford, IL on May 10th! We are still accepting applic...
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FLASH SALE AT FETCH! MAY 26th - 30% OFF! - *Hi Fetch friends!* *Come to our Flash Sale tomorrow Monday May 26th!* *30 % off almost everything* *We decided yesterday, wouldn't it be fun to have a flash...
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How to Solve ED Problems Quickly Using an Effective Drug - Whatever the cause of erectile dysfunction, experiencing ED must be devastating especially if you feel that you are not as strong as you are used to be. I...3 years ago
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Lisbon and a Wedding - A few months ago I traveled back to Lisbon to attend my niece's wedding. Let's say it was one of the hardest traveling experiences I have ever had. First,...
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twinkle twinkle little nightstand (a makeover) - Happy Wednesday! I have a little some old and a little something new (and a little something twinkly) for you. The little something old: A wooden box that ...3 years ago
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Change is Good/A New Name - After thinking a long time, I decided to change my business name to Pretty Old Things. Still love me some roses, but the new name goes with both of the C...
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Luckett's Fair!!! - On a JUNK drunk from all of the treasures from the Fair!! Had a Great show and brought back some finds!
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New Blog Link... - Don't forget to visit me at my new blogging home! Click here to visit See you over there! ~Alice W.4 years ago
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DREAM CREATED..... - This week the village of Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture worked towards creating a magical moment in NYC for the DIFFA event held at the Architectural D...
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Calling All Pearl Girls!!!! - Are you a "Pearl Girl"? Do you love all things Magnolia Pearl? Well, my friend and fellow blogger Anne Lorys from FIONA AND TWIG just announced a PHENOMEN...
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How to give a chest of drawers a beachy look... - I love the casual, worn, beachy look! It's very simple... all you need is a painted chest and a sander! This chest was already painted, all I had to do...
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Barn House was a Blast! - Happy Friday! Here are a couple of shots of my Barn House Booth. I had such a blast working with Joe and Jermonne, their beautiful home, wonderful vendors ...
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Are you seeing this? - If you are seeing this post in your sidebar it means you haven't updated to my new blog address! Please take a moment and update my address for the blog t...
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{Sun Prints Inspired by Nature} - Good Morning!! How are you!?!?!? It was a spectacular morning yesterday! The kind of morning that just makes my soul sing:) I poured my morning cup of joe...
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~What in the JUNK has been going on?~ - *JUNK.....still on the hunt for it....this old sucker describes all of us JUNKERS to a tee.....and NO it ain't mine but it shore is a sight!.....* *I am s...
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It's A Giveaway!!! - I'm filled with Joy......... To have my very first *giveaway*!!! So here it is............. An Antique Postage Stamp Pedestal.... AND...............
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Beautiful Day - I've just come in from feeding all our farm animals, and it is absolutely GORGEOUS outside! The sun shinning, the smell of fresh cut grass, our ducks all ...
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Favorite things~
- lavender
- coffee and doughnuts
- jazz
- mercury glass
- birdnests
- flip flops
- tarnished silver
- barkcloth with roses
- country music
- Jane Austen novels
- lace tablecloths
- cupcakes
- comfy chenille
- old mirrors
- seashells
- crystal chandeliers
- chippy paint
- picket fences
- roses
- white linen
- the beach